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Tibetan Sand Mandala
A completed sand mandala with offerings.
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Sei Shonagon
An illustration of Sei Shonagon, authoress of The Pillow Book, Japan, c. 1002 CE. (Edition of Hyakunin Isshu, Edo Period)
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Hall of Dreams, Horyuji
The hall of Dreams or Yumedono of the Buddhist Horyuji monastery, Nara, Japan. 739 CE.
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Pagoda, Horyuji
The five-storey pagoda of the Buddhist Horyuji monastery, Nara, Japan. 607 CE. The pagoda is over 35 metres (100 ft.) high.
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Bell Tower, Horyuji
The Bell Tower at the Buddhist Horyuji monastery, Nara, Japan. 710 CE.
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Main Hall, Horyuji
The Main Hall (aka Golden Hall) or Kondo of the Buddhist Horyuji monastery, Nara, Japan. 607 CE.
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Colosseum, Stucco Decoration.
Colosseum, Rome. Remains of once vividly painted stucco on the vault of one of the main entrances. 72-80 CE.
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Monkey Haniwa
A terracotta haniwa (tomb marker) in the form of a monkey. 6th century CE, Kofun/Asuka Period. From Dainichizuka Tumulus, Okinosu, Namegata-shi, Ibaraki, Japan. 'Important Cultural Property'. (Tokyo National Museum)
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Haniwa House
A terracotta haniwa (tomb marker) in the form of a house. Saitobaru Burial Mounds, Saito-shi, Miyazaki, Japan. Kofun/Asuka Period, 5th century CE, Japan. Imperial Cultural Property. (Tokyo National Museum)
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Haniwa Horse
A terracotta haniwa (tomb-marker) in the form of a horse. Asuka Period, 6th century CE, Japan. (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
